Aus dem Vorwort von Christiane Wendehorst, Präsidentin der philosophisch-historischen Klasse der Österreichischen Akademie der Wissenschaften: The Austrian Academy of Sciences is committed to serving as a forum for interdisciplinary discussions. Thus, each division regularly extends invitations to members and guest speakers from other institutions to give lectures or contribute to panel discussions on a broad range of subjects. The present publication is largely based on the panel discussion "Holy War! Understanding Religions in Putins Russia" held at the meeting of the Division of Humanities and Social Sciences on 11 April 2024.